This no-mess chocolate mocha topped with marshmallows is a perfect party treat.

Ingredients

5

cups nonfat dry milk

1

cup baking cocoa

3/4

cup sugar

1/4

cup instant coffee (dry)

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

11

cups water

2

teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1Mix all ingredients except water and vanilla in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in water and vanilla until smooth.

2Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.

Expert Tips

Just leave out the coffee and cinnamon to make this recipe more kid friendly. After all, what's a winter party for kids without hot cocoa? Serve it with plenty of marshmallows to float on top, or stick a candy cane into each mug of cocoa.

This recipe is easy to cut in half for a treat for the family. Just use 2 1/2 cups dry milk, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/3 cup sugar, 5 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. You can decide whether you want to include 2 tablespoons instant coffee and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.